During her shopping trip, Olivia bought three different types of markers, R, S and T in the ratio of 5 : 3 : 8. She decided to sell them at the prices listed as shown.
Marker R : $1.50
Marker S : $10
Marker T : $0.50
Given that Olivia bought a total 576 markers, how much did Olivia collect from the sale of all the markers?
|
Marker R |
Marker S |
Marker T |
Total |
Ratio of marker |
5 u |
3 u |
8 u |
16 u |
Value of each marker |
$1.50 |
$10 |
$0.50 |
|
16 u = 576
1 u = 576 ÷ 16 = 36
Number of Marker R
= 5 x 36
= 180
Number of Marker S
= 3 x 36
= 108
Number of Marker T
= 8 x 36
= 288
Total revenue
= 180 x 1.50 + 108 x 10 + 288 x 0.50
= 270.00 + 1080.00 + 144.00
= $1494.00
Answer(s): $1494.00